“Embrace the experience, leaving your family and friends behind can be very daunting but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you should fully immerse yourself into it.”

2025 QOF Awardee Caitlin Baxter undertook her scholarship in the United Kingdom, working as a Pastry Chef and Demi Chef de Partie at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, within the Vellore Restaurant.

“Thank you for this incredible opportunity. Your generous contribution has enabled me to expand my skills and knowledge, immerse myself in global trends, and build valuable connections with industry leaders from around the world.”

Wayne attended an intensive training camp on mastering water-based ink techniques, significantly enhancing his screen printing skills while advancing sustainable practices.

“The experience was so great, I learnt a lot and have been sharing the knowledge in all my places of work”

As part of the Queensland Overseas Foundation Scholarship, Beh toured Signify in Germany, gaining firsthand insight into cutting-edge lighting technologies. Highlights included Nature Connect, a Digital Skylight system designed for wellbeing in work and care environments, and INTERACT, an advanced, cloud-connected lighting control system.